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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.07, 34,746.98 and 9,111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.07, 34,746.98 and 9,111.35 is: 13,670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.07 : 34,746.98 = 9,111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.07/34,746.98 = 9,111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.07x = 34,746.98 × 9,111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.07x = 316,591,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,591,937.53/23,159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.32

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